Italia-Svizzera:We’re confident of rapid solution on tax, says Bonino
“We are both optimistic and confident that we can reach a rapid and comprehensive solutionon the 6-point package on the tax dossier”. This was Foreign Minister Emma Bonino’s commenton the tax agreement between Italy and Switzerland after a meeting with her Swiss colleague, Didier Bulkhater, in Berne. “The important thing is to say this evening […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore – 11 September 2013: latest news from around the world. Greece: railway privatisation under way
The Greek authorities have begun work on the important dossier of the privatisation of railway operating services. The plans envisage the privatisation of the rail traffic and services company (Trainose) and of the network maintenance company (Rosco). Both companies are currently 100% controlled by TAIPED, the fund overseeing the privatisations. The procedures for the two […]
Read moreCHINA: Italian tv programmes reach chinese screens
Following the agreement between Giglio TV and the Chinese multimedia colossal China International Broadcasting Network (CIBN), Italian TV programmes are now on being broadcast in China for the first time. The aim is to promote Italy and its culture in the country. The new TV initiative was launched in our embassy in Beijing, in the […]
Read moreMONTEVIDEO: Film season explores migration
A film season dedicated to migration will run until 25 September in Montevideo. The event, entitled “Italians in the world, yesterday and today” was proposed by the Italian Cultural Institute and organised in collaboration with EFASCE, a Friuli-based social and cultural organisation for emigrants. Read more, in Italian.
Read moreTURKEY: Italian video art arrives in Istanbul
Contemporary Italian art arrives in Istanbul with an exhibition of video art entitled “The world has already been filmed. Now it’s time to transform it”. The exhibition will run from 12 to 16 September 2013 at the Italian Cultural Institute in the Turkish capital, as part of an initiative jointly organised with the Italian Embassy […]
Read moreEconomic Diplomacy/Sole 24 Ore – 10 September: Latest news from around the world. Denmark: Government expects GDP growth of 1.5% in second half of year
Denmark: Government predicts GDP growth of 1.5% in second half of year. The new economic report published by the Danish government confirms the growth forecasts for 2014, as originally published in May 2013. GDP, which fell by 0.5% in 2012, should return to growth (of 0.2%) by the end of 2013, less than the 0.5% […]
Read moreSyria’s Children: a generation at risk – UNICEF conference at the Farnesina. Minister Bonino’s address
The civilian victims of the armed conflict being waged in Syria for over two years number 100,000, at least 7,000 of them children, according to the most recent United Nations estimates. And over 4 million people, of whom nearly 2 million are children, are “displaced persons” forced to leave their homes but still in Syria. […]
Read moreDEI/Sole 24 Ore – 9 September: latest news from around the world. Serbia: Italian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce opens SIEPA investment desk
The Serbia Investment and Export Promotion Agency (SIEPA) and the Italian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce recently signed a collaboration agreement to set up a SIEPA investment desk in the Chamber of Commerce. Its aim is to help Italian companies interested in exploring the Serbian market and investment and trade opportunities. SIEPA’s director, Bozidar Laganin, took this […]
Read moreITALY-BOSNIA: Progress towards a bilateral economic collaboration agreement
“The imminent signing of the first Bilateral Economic Collaboration Agreement and helping Sarajevo advance in its European integration process are important steps in revitalising the economy and investment with Bosnia”. This was the comment of the new Italian Ambassador in Bosnia Herzegovina, Ruggero Corrias, at the end of his meeting with the country’s Minister for […]
Read moreMEXICO: success for Italy at Gourmet Show 2013
The 7th Gourmet Show, a leading food and drink fair, has opened at the World Trade Center in Mexico City. For the 6th year running, the Italian Embassy’s commercial office has organised and coordinated the Italian stand, which has attracted growing numbers of delegates: 14 this year. As Francesco Canino, from the Embassy, pointed out […]
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